RF Explorer Combo - Spectrum Analyzer

Detailed specification comparison chart

The combination of baseline and expansion module offer complete capabilities for specific use cases (such as dual band WiFi, RC/FPV needs, etc) and are delivered with meaningful antennas for both SMA connectors.

Some of these features require latest firmware upgrade, please upgrade your unit from download page.

(**) Note some frequency ranges may have a more limited, lower measurable range. Please contact us for more details on a particular frequency range if you need to measure input power close to -10dBm. In all cases, using a 20 or 30dB attenuator is suggested in order to lower the input power to a -30 or -40dBm range, as it will exhibit better behavior by limiting spurious and signal overload. If you use an attenuator, you also improve the VSWR of the measurement and can be adjusted in OffsetDB parameter of RF Explorer ATTENUATOR MENU in order to read the exact value on screen, saving you from doing any math.

RF Explorer baseline unit - Spectrum Analyzer

Detailed specification comparison chart

RF Explorer baseline units are available for a set of different frequencies and can be easily expanded to a Combo model by adding an expansion module.

·Models with two connected modules includes two RF SMA connectors. In such case, some differences may apply when comparing left or right SMA connector. This table above include clear details on which is applicable to each connector.

·(*) This feature or range extension is available with an Expansion Module installed, such as RFEMWSUBxG or RFEM2.4G

·(**) Note some frequency ranges may have a more limited, lower measurable range. Please contact us for more details on a particular frequency range if you need to measure input power close to -10dBm. In all cases, using a 20 or 30dB attenuator is suggested in order to lower the input power to a -30 or -40dBm range, as it will exhibit better behavior by limiting spurious and signal overload. If you use an attenuator, you also improve the VSWR of the measurement and can be adjusted in OffsetDB parameter of RF Explorer ATTENUATOR MENU in order to read the exact value on screen, saving you from doing any math.

·(i) The Expansion Module is already installed in this module and therefore there is no room for additional expansion.

Spectrum Analyzer Expansion Modules

Thanks to its modular design, RF Explorer baseline models can fit an optional Expansion Module for further band coverage and enhanced capabilities. You can combine any RF Explorer model with any Expansion Module you wish. The firmware will correctly recognize your configuration and will work in all cases.

Assembling an Expansion Module to your RF Explorer is very easy, check this article for more details and contact us if you need additional information.

RFEMWSUB3G

RFEMWSUB1G

RFEM2.4G

Spectrum Analyzer Frequency (MHz)

15-2700

240-960

2350-2550

Spectrum Analyzer

Span (MHz)

0.112-100

0.112-100

0.112-100

Frequency resolution (KHz)

1.0

1.0

1.0

DANL typical (dBm)

-105

-115

-105

Amplitude resolution (dBm)

0.5

0.5

0.5

Automatic RBW (KHz)

2.6-600

2.6-600

58-812

Graphics LCD (pixels)

128x64

128x64

128x64

LCD Backlight

5 levels

5 levels

5 levels

LCD Contrast

10 levels

10 levels

10 levels

RF Impedance (ohm)

50

50

50

RF Absolute Max

input power (dBm)

+30

+5

+5

RF Max measurable input power (dBm) **

-5–left

-10-rigth

-5

-5

RF Generator Frequency (MHz)

Not available

Not available

2350-2550

RF Generator

Power (dBm)

Not available

Not available

-30 to +1

Wi-Fi Analyzer

13 channels

Not available

13 channels

DSP

Filter/Fast

Fast

Fast

Frequency accuracy (typical)

10ppm

10ppm

10ppm

Frequency stability (typical)

10ppm

10ppm

10ppm

Amplitude stability (typical)

+-1dBm

+-1dBm

+-1dBm

Amplitude accuracy (typical)

+-6dBm

+-3dBm

+-3dBm

RF DC decoupled

Yes

Yes

No

Max RF DC voltage (V)

16

16

0.3

Extra RAM

64KB

64KB

64KB

Extra ROM

2MB

2MB

2MB

Antenna included

NA-773

NA-773

Whip 2.4GHz

EVA Case included

Yes

Optional

Optional

Note: All 2.4GHz models support now an extended frequency band from 2350 to 2550Mhz by a simple firmware upgrade to v1.08 or newer.

Note: WSUB1G and WSUB3G models can work with frequency span higher than 100MHz (up to 600MHz) by a simple firmware upgrade to v1.11 or newer.

Signal and Tracking Generator

As a standalone unit, RFE6Gen can generate CW and Sweep signals by selecting embedded menu options. When connected to a PC, it can be fully programmed with the RF Explorer for Windows software tool. Furthermore, the unit can work as a powerful Tracking Generator when used with RF Explorer Spectrum Analyzer connected to the same PC, offering full Scalar Network Analyzer (SNA) capabilities. The SNA feature allows full characterization of filters, amplifiers and any 2-port RF device.

With excellent frequency and amplitude handling, it brings a truly affordable high performance, small form factor signal generator to the RF market. Download full datasheet specification here.